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Stocks for Beginners

To learn more about Stocks for Beginners, take a look at our Guide to How to Start Investing in Canada for all the details.

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Stocks for Beginners

Can You Guess the 10 Most Popular Canadian Stocks? (If You Own Them, You Might Be Losing Out.)

| Iain Butler

The list is woefully predictable.

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Stocks for Beginners

Just Released: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2024 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

The Motley Fool's yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I go…

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Stocks for Beginners

Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in February 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Making money investing in stocks is not hard -- often, all you need is patience.

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Motley Fool Stock Advisor's yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I…

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Stocks for Beginners

Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in January 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Let’s cut to the chase: It’s absolutely true that shares of Redfin, an online real estate platform, have fallen 93%…

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Stocks for Beginners

Just Released: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Our yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I go first?”

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Stocks for Beginners

Got $1,500? You Can Confidently Add These 3 Stocks to Your Portfolio

| Jed Lloren

Do you have $1,500 that you’re hoping to invest? Here are three stocks to add to your portfolio!

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Cheap Stocks I’d Buy in Bulk Before a Bull Market Arrives

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

All three of these cheap stocks trade in value territory, and offer up dividends you can lock up before the…

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Air Canada and Cineplex Stocks Face Massive Upside: Which Is the Better Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) stocks are high-upside stocks for hungry investors ahead of a reopening, but is…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Shopify! Here’s How to Find Value as Bond Yields Rise

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock has been under considerable pressure over climbing bond yields, but the stock may not be today's best…

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Tech Stocks

Next Tesla! 1 Canadian EV Stock to Make $1 Million in 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

After going through a sharp correction in the last few weeks, some major tech and EV stocks resumed their rally…

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Dividend Stocks

$1,000 Invested in Cineplex (TSX:CGX) March Last Year Is Worth This Much Today

| Vineet Kulkarni

Despite the recent surge, Cineplex (TSX:CGX) stock is still trading nearly 50% lower to its pre-pandemic levels.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? 2 Cheap Canadian Dividend Stocks That Can Make You Very Rich!

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) and another dirt-cheap dividend stock that can make your TFSA portfolio rich over the long haul.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Buy and Hold These 2 Stocks for Decades!

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail stock (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is one of the best long-term buys for RRSP investors looking to take advantage of near-term…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks I’d Buy With My Tax Refund

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Tax season is upon us, so why not file early and collect your tax refund? Then use it to invest…

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Stocks for Beginners

Should You Buy Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock Ahead of an Economic Reopening?

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) stock hasn't looked this good in quite some time, but with the stock up 200% since October, is…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy in March 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

Sitting on some extra cash? Here are three TSX stocks that offer striking growth prospects over the long term.

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Stocks for Beginners

Should You Buy Canada’s 1st Bitcoin ETF?

| Joey Frenette

The Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX:BTCC.B) is heating up and with more Bitcoin ETFs on the way, should you give in…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: How to Respond to the Brutal Growth Sell-off

| Joey Frenette

TFSA investors should look back to dividend-rich value stocks like BCE (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) as the growth sell-off worsens over higher bond…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Forget Now

| Kay Ng

Few dividend stocks are worthy of investors to buy and forget. Here are two that are good buys now.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? 3 TSX Stocks to Buy for Outsized Gains

| Vineet Kulkarni

Although markets are trading at record levels, some TSX stocks are trading close to their yearly lows. Here are three…

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Tech Stocks

TSX Rallies to Record High! Best Time to Make Millions From Stocks

| Jitendra Parashar

The S&P/TSX Composite Index just posted a fresh record high near 18,596 this morning. It could be the best time…

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Next Tesla! 1 EV Tech Stock to Buy Amid the March Pullback to Make Millions

| Jitendra Parashar

The shares of Canadian tech companies are going through a correction phase in March. The ongoing tech pullback has made…

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Why You Should Have Utility Stocks in Your Portfolio

| Vineet Kulkarni

Utility stocks might seem dull on the face of it, but stability and dividends play a big role in driving…

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Stocks for Beginners

Top Growth Stocks to Buy and Avoid After Tech’s 10% Correction

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is dropping alongside high-growth tech, but is the name too risky to scoop up on this growth…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? 3 TSX Stocks to Buy in Volatile Markets

| Vineet Kulkarni

Investors can consider these top three defensive TSX stocks to take shelter if markets continue to remain volatile.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in a Correction

| Kay Ng

No market crash can weigh down these two solid dividend stocks for long.

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New Investors: How Embracing Market Volatility Can Make You Rich

| Kay Ng

Here are some simple tips to get you started on making good money in the stock market!

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Stocks for Beginners

A Top Canadian Stock Ready to Soar in March

| Joey Frenette

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is a wonderful business that could pick up meaningful momentum as value makes a comeback.

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TFSA Investors: The 2 Best Stocks to Buy in March and Hold Forever

| Robin Brown

The TFSA is a perfect mechanism for building wealth. Forget "high-interest" savings accounts and start investing with these two great…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks That Raised Dividends for 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

A dividend increase suggests that the company has fair visibility of its future earnings. Here are three TSX stocks that…

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Start of a Stock Market Crash? Probably Not. Here’s What Beginner Investors Should Do

| Joey Frenette

High-flying growth stocks like Shopify Inc. could continue to drop at the hands of the tech stock market crash, but…

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Tech Stocks

3 High-Growth TSX Stocks That Tumbled Up to 35% This Week

| Vineet Kulkarni

Many high-flying TSX stocks tumbled this week after an enormous rally last year and continuing in 2021. Should you buy?

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Canadians: Why You Shouldn’t Fear Rising Bond Yields

| Joey Frenette

With the Nasdaq 100 in correction territory over rising U.S. bond yields, I think it would wiser for investors to…

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Dividend Stocks

This 1 Best Canadian Dividend Stock Is a Buy Now!

| Kay Ng

Buy and forget this outperforming dividend stock now when it's attractive. Then, earn growing passive income and witness your stock…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Tips to Defend Against Stock Market Pullbacks

| Kay Ng

Are you ready for market corrections? If not, prepare with these five tips that can be super useful!

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About a Market Pullback? These TSX Stocks Will Help You Sleep Easy at Night

| Robin Brown

TSX stocks are taking a bit of dip, but it's not a worry if you have a balanced portfolio. Here…

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Be a Millionaire! Top 3 Tech Stocks to Buy Amid a Market Pullback

| Jitendra Parashar

These three amazing Canadian tech stocks fell sharply on Thursday amid the market-wide sell-off. It could be a great opportunity…

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New Investors: 3 Dividend Stocks to Start Your TFSA Portfolio Today

| Kay Ng

Just starting out on your stock investing journey for your TFSA? Consider these three cheap dividend stocks.

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4 of the Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now!

| Robin Brown

Forget bonds. These Canadian dividend stocks have income and upside potential now. Looking for a mixed-income portfolio? These stocks are…

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Dividend Stocks

Put Your Cash to Work and Make $100 Monthly in Passive Income

| Vineet Kulkarni

If you are sitting on extra cash, consider it putting in some top TSX dividend stocks for a stable passive…

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Tech Stocks

Buffett Thinks This Investment Could Face a Bleak Future: Here’s What You Should Do

| Robin Brown

Warren Buffett recently came out with a strong warning towards one investment in particular. Here is one top TSX stock…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is it Too Late to Buy These 2 Popular Dividend-Growth Stocks?

| Kay Ng

Investing is forward looking. One of these dividend stocks is a better buy.

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Stocks: 3 Canadian Bigwigs Yielding up to 8%

| Vineet Kulkarni

Looking for a stable passive income? Here are three TSX stocks with highly juicy and stable dividend yields.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Top TSX Stocks to Start Your TFSA Portfolio

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The world is changing, but even if you're just opening a TFSA portfolio today you can take advantage of safe…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadians: Growth Stocks Could Take a Backseat in 2021 — Here’s How to Prepare

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and other high-flying tech and growth stocks could still have room to fall, even if bond yields…

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Stocks for Beginners

Market Correction: How to Maximize the Opportunity

| Daniel Da Costa

When the stock market crashes, investors have a unique opportunity to find new, high-quality investments for their portfolio at ultra-cheap…

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Tech Stocks

1 Growth Stock I Like More Than Bitcoin

| Joey Frenette

Score Media and Gaming Inc. (TSX:SCR) looks like a far more compelling high-upside bet than Bitcoin or Canada's first Bitcoin…

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